SADDLE HEIGHT
To ride comfortably and pedal efficiently, it’s very
important to have the saddle at the correct height. Your
leg length determines the correct saddle height. The
saddle is at the correct height for you when, while
seated on the saddle, your knee is slightly bent when
the crank is at the maximum down stroke (pedal is
closest to the ground).
To adjust the saddle height, loosen the
seat binder bolt
(A) or the
quick release
(B) and move the seat post up
or down as required. Make sure that the saddle is
parallel to the top tube of the bicycle. Retighten the seat
post tight enough so that you cannot twist the saddle out
of alignment.
A loose seat post will allow the saddle to turn or slip and
may cause you to lose control and fall. Therefore:
1.
Ask your bicycle retailer to help you make sure you
know how to correctly clamp your seat post.
2.
Before you ride the bicycle, first check that the seat
post is securely clamped.
Under no circumstances should the seat post
project from the frame beyond its ‘Minimum
Insertion’ or ‘Maximum Extension’ mark.
WARNING: do not replace the seat post
with
a post which is: A) not of the same diameter or
B) longer than the original. Either will void the
warranty and could lead to seat post failure,
loss of rider control and injury.
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT AND ANGLE
After you have set the saddle height and tilt, adjust the
handlebar for a safe and comfortable ride.
Ask your bicycle retailer for advice.
